GUESS THE HAMMER PRICE!
How well do you know the market? Try your hand at gauging the sale prices of these lots. (Answers on p145)
ONE GREEN BOTTLE
A mottled emerald green jade snuff bottle made in China was dated 1800 to 1850. It has a tortoiseshell spoon and a pink quartz stopper. Estimate £3,000–£5,000
CAUGHT IN TIME
This simple Arts and Crafts silvered mantel clock dates to 1890–1900 and is decorated with a relief of a tavern scene. It measures 26.5cm tall. Estimate £300–£500
A SERVING OF ELEGANCE
Stored on a bamboo stand and made in the late 19th or early 20th century, this Japanese lacquered tray would have been used to serve tea or drinks. Estimate £1,000–£1,500